Florida Adventure Elopement | Taylor + Harrison
Ever wondered what it would be like to have a Florida adventure elopement? Well, Taylor and Harrison did. They were already married and had a full-blown wedding a couple of years back, but wished they had done something more true to themselves. They wanted to take back their day and celebrate with their very own Florida adventure elopement on the family fishing boat!
Their Elopement Plan
Taylor and Harrison spend their lives out on the water. It only made sense that their adventure elopement include the ocean. When planning this elopement, I knew this about Taylor and Harrison –
- They love the ocean and fishing.
- They are gin drinkers.
- They are up for everything and anything.
Going in with that information, I curated this customized elopement plan:
- Sunrise ceremony out in the ocean
- Bride and groom portraits on Taylor’s dad’s fishing boat
- Head out to sport fish and drink local Florida craft beer
- Once we were back inshore, mix up some gin cocktails
- Island hop for fun and photos
- And as a finally send off, booze cruise to Jupiter inlet
Their Florida Elopement Story
If you’re familiar with Florida, you know that what you had planned and what you actually did are completely up to chance. On their elopement day, Florida had a different idea of what their elopement plan would look like. We wanted sunny and 75, but Florida wanted breezy and 55 with 7-8′ seas. What did this mean? We pivoted.
We arrived at the boat dock an hour before sunrise so we could get settled. As the captain took us to the inlet, Taylor and Harrison helped each other get ready for their vows. I’m a huge fan of first looks, but there’s something so sweet and intimate about helping each other get ready.
As the sun came up, Taylor and Harry exchanged vows – re-promising everything they did on their wedding day. Outside of the angry seas, we had the best sunrise ceremony for them.
As it warmed up, we headed to the back of the boat to make bee’s knees cocktails – lemony, gingery, cucumber-y, light, and perfect for the water boat drink. After this day, a bee’s knees have become one of my favorite cocktails! Taylor and Harry helped each other muddle, shake, and pour their cocktails. I like to consider it a unique and fun unity ceremony!
After we snapped portraits in their wedding outfits, Taylor and Harry changed into bathing suits for island hopping. We stopped at an island that had the most gorgeous mangroves. Changing from a wedding dress to a bikini is my favorite part about a Florida elopement. Even though it was freezing, Taylor and Harry managed to have the best time playing in the water and enjoying their time together. Even with pivoting their plans, the inshore fishing, Busch light shot guns, and wedding cake smash turned out tot be the best damn day.
At the end of the day, this entire day was about Taylor and Harrison having the best freaking time of their lives to celebrate their marriage. It didn’t matter that the seas were actin’ a fool. It didn’t matter that it was also cold AF. It mattered that the good vibes were there, we took the obstacles and turned them into something better, and went with the flow.
Their Timeline
If you loved Taylor and Harrison’s adventurous Florida boat elopement, here’s an example 12-hour timeline of their elopement day:
5:00 AM – Get ready at AirBnB
6:00 AM – Travel to boat dock
6:30 AM – Arrive at the boat dock
7:00 AM – First look
7:30 AM – Ceremony at sunrise
8:00 AM – Couples portraits on boat and on islands
9:30 AM – Change into swimsuits
10:00 AM – Make cocktails and hang out in the water
12:00 PM – Booze cruise around and look for wildlife
2:00 PM – Head to back to boat dock
2:30 PM – Lunch on the water
5:00 PM – Head back to the AirBnB
Elopement Vendors
Photographer: Anna Holden Photo
Charter: Personal Vessel
Cake: Sweet & Savage
Florist: Sarandipity Florals
Dress: Salt Gowns
Want to have your very own Florida adventure elopement?
If you’re dreaming of a unique and unforgettable wedding day, consider a Florida adventure elopement! As a Florida elopement photographer, I’m passionate about helping to plan and capture the intimate and authentic moments of a couple’s elopement day. Whether you want to exchange vows at sunrise on the bow of boat, mix cocktails, and island hop, I’m here to help you plan and capture your dream elopement. So, if you’re ready to say “I do” in a beautiful and natural setting, reach out, and let’s start planning your Florida adventure elopement!
Their Vendors
Couple: Taylor and Harrison O’Connor
Boat: Outta Line
Photographer: Hazography
Dress: Salt Gowns
Bikini: Amazon
Jewelry: Hani Bee Jewelry
Flowers: Sarandipity Floral
Cake: Sweet and Savage Bake
Hair Stylist: Wild Tress Studios
Make Up Artist: Fabkardash Studios
Florida Elopement Photographer
I’m Anna, your Florida elopement photographer, planner + biggest fan to make it all happen.
I l o v e showing rad folks like you just what makes this place special. In fact, I geek out over discovering what makes every place special when I’m planning elopements, whether you’re hoping for city vibes in Miami or low key springs of central Florida.
Tell me what you want your day to feel like, and I’ll take the wheel. I legit can’t wait to start researching and planning to create exactly what you want.
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